# Stoner Sports Leagues The 420FL is a Competitive Smoking Conference for Athletic Addicts By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-29 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-420fl References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2010/07/28/420fl-pro-sport-for-stoners-kicks-off-controversy/) & [the420fl.ning](http://the420fl.ning.com/) The 420FL is the world’s first [pro sports leagues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-pickleball-league) for athletes who like to dabble in marijuana. This league is modeled after the [NFL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-cannabis-device); and features teams of four to six people trying to outsmoke one another. The 420FL seems to be more than just a place for stoners to gather and competively smoke. There is a league commisioner and even playing cards; the whole idea behind the league is to clear up misconceptions about [marijuana smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-of-weed). Check out the league's website and promotional video. You have to see it to believe it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stoner Sports Leagues:** The rise of cannabis culture has given birth to new sports leagues, catering to cannabis enthusiasts, creating opportunities to innovatively cater to the cannabis community. - **Competitive Smoking:** Competitive smoking can be expanded to create new forms of sport, seeking wider participation, and commercial possibilities. - **Alternative Sports and Athletics:** Leagues such as the 420FL are redefining the notion of sports and athletics, providing opportunity for innovation through new competition formats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports and Entertainment:** Existing sports leagues can incorporate marijuana culture, while new leagues can be created to embrace emerging cannabis youth culture. - **Cannabis and Marijuana:** Cannabis and marijuana companies can sponsor and create new leagues, brand new merchandise, and expand their market, catering to the growing interest in cannabis culture. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Connecting with emerging subcultures like cannabis enthusiasts promotes branding and advertising opportunities with new groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cannabis Holiday Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-holiday.md) - [THC-Infused Sports Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offfield.md) - [Celebratory Cannabis NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-for-all.md) - [4/20 Cannabis Metaverse Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerverse.md) - [Bi-Coastal Cannabis Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mjbowl.md) - [Cannabis-Sponsored Sports Leagues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karate-combat.md) - [Football Metaverse Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcfl-metaverse.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Golf Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swag-golf.md) - [Branded Joint-Rolling Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-wars.md)